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MSU Billings Personnel Procedures __________________________________________ POLICY REFERENCE: Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Policy OTHER REFERENCES: Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Public Law 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D., Board of Regents Policy, 503.1, Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments for 1989, Public Law 101-226. DATE ADOPTED/REVISED: Revised: 9/01/10 Adopted 10/15/08 Compliance Compliance with Montana State University Billings Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention policy is a condition of continued employment. Violations of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. An employee who violates the provisions of this policy may be required to successfully complete a drug/alcohol abuse rehabilitation program as an alternative to termination. Legal Sanctions Persons convicted of crimes involving the unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol is subject to penalties under state law and local ordinances. Local and state statutory penalties include the following: A. Public drinking (Billings Municipal Code 3-202) – fine first offense $110.00. B. Criminal sale or possession of dangerous drugs (Title 45, Chapter 9, MCA) fines from $100 to $50,000 and imprisonment from not more than six months to life, depending on the type of drugs involved and the circumstances surrounding the sale or possession. Severe federal penalties exist for the use, possession and/or distribution of illicit drugs, which include marijuana, speed, crack, and cocaine. Federal judges are empowered to sentence offenders to a federal penitentiary or to mete out substantial fines, depending on factors such as the drug and the nature of the offense. Health Risks Abusive alcohol consumption and any use of illicit drugs are detrimental to physical and mental health in a myriad of ways. Dependency on alcohol and illicit drugs can take three forms: A. Psychological craving, with antisocial behavior involved in the procurement of the drug; B. Physiologic dependence, whereby withdrawal symptoms are displayed when the use drug is discontinued; C. Tolerance, where there is a need to increase the dose of the drug to obtain the desired effects. Adverse effects of alcohol can include illnesses such as alcoholic liver disease and cerebellar degeneration; impairment of social and occupational functioning, including poor work performance; depression, frequent accidents, fights, family abuse, suicide and homicide; acute intoxication, blackouts, alcoholic hallucinosis, and delirium tremens. A wide variety of medications and illicit drugs can also be abused. Associated health risks include: dependency; acute intoxication with depression or euphoria; altered time perception; impairment of immediate memory; overdose with hallucinations, stupor, shock, coma, or death; acute withdrawal syndromes; psychosis; or aggravation of existing mental illness. For additional information about health risks and legal penalties, contact Human Resources or Student Health Services. Employee Education and Assistance Programs An employee assistance program (EAP) is available to provide information or confidential referral to drug and/or alcohol counseling or rehabilitation programs. Employees needing help in dealing with drug/alcohol problems may contact Human Resources for referrals to education, treatment, and rehabilitation programs. Information relative to insurance coverage for such programs is also available through Human Resources. When supervisors feel they have an employee who may have a drug/alcohol problem, they should contact the Director of Human Resources for guidance and assistance in dealing with any aspect of the problem in the work setting. A list of community based services is listed below Requirement to Report a Drug Statute Conviction In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, employees are required to notify their supervisor of a criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace within five days of the conviction. The supervisor is then responsible for notifying the Director of Human Resources immediately upon notice from the employee. If the employee is receiving federal funding, the appropriate federal contracting agency will be notified within 10 days of notice of the conviction. Community Resources EAP Program – The Life Connection (TLC) ---1-866-248-4532 Rimrock Foundation---248-3175 Mental Health Center 252-5658 Alcoholics Anonymous Recovery Group ---254-2939 Al-Anon ---252-0677 Al-Anon/Alateen ---657-0776 Narcotics Anonymous---1-800-990-6262